New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

This is the 4th addition to the three perfumes from the boutique exclusive Dior Homme collection, introduced in 2004, (Bois D`argent, Eau Noire and Cologne Blanche), it is listed as a unisex in fragrantica.com :
[ Ambre Nuit by Dior is a oriental fragrance for women and men. Ambre Nuit is a new fragrance and it was introduced in 2009. The fragrance features amber, bergamote, grapefruit, pink pepper and rose.]

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Originally Posted by L'aventurier

Anyone know who the nose for Ambre Nuit is?

Annick Menardo did only Bois dArgent & Francis Kurkdjian did the other two, so I'd guess it could be Menardo???
but the ingredients doesn't sound Menardo creamy 'comforting' style,no? confused, I give up!

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

I just received an email a couple weeks ago with pics of their current collection and stock, they had a pic of their cologne section and this was not there, so it is not out yet.Will probably be out before Christmas

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

I received my 125mls from Essenza Nobile today! I have to say I really love this scent already. To me, it's like a more subdued and wearable version of Tom Ford's Noir de Noir. That's just my initial reaction.

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Originally Posted by Riverwide

I received my 125mls from Essenza Nobile today! I have to say I really love this scent already. To me, it's like a more subdued and wearable version of Tom Ford's Noir de Noir. That's just my initial reaction.

Really? That sounds surprising. Does it have the chocolate element to it, that NdN has?

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Originally Posted by mikeperez23

Really? That sounds surprising. Does it have the chocolate element to it, that NdN has?

No, it doesn't have a chocolatey/gourmand vibe to it, but it's quite resinous and has a strong rose note, just like NdN. It's like a lighter, more "powdery" version. Maybe you'll think completely different, that's just my impression of it. I've always like NdN, but just find it a little too overpowering and feminine. Ambre Nuit is perfect for me though.

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Originally Posted by Riverwide

No, it doesn't have a chocolatey/gourmand vibe to it, but it's quite resinous and has a strong rose note, just like NdN. It's like a lighter, more "powdery" version. Maybe you'll think completely different, that's just my impression of it. I've always like NdN, but just find it a little too overpowering and feminine. Ambre Nuit is perfect for me though.

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Just found out the perfumer for Ambre Nuit is Dior's own in-house perfumer, Francois Demachy, who I'm taking a strong liking to based on his interpretations of originals (like Fahrenheit 32 and Dior Homme Cologne).

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

I headed down to Rinascente yesterday downtown in Milan and they had it there at the Dior corner so I tried it. Longevity and projection are good, let's say in the vein of Bois d'Argent. The frag is warm starting with some crispier notes (bergamot) and evolving to what to my nose looked like a chypre with floral undertones of rose (and a touch of lavender) and probably some powdery tonka and an overload of ambery-resinous sweet undertones (a touch of benzoin?). Nothing groundbreaking but a well revisited classic theme.

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Originally Posted by Magnifiscent

I headed down to Rinascente yesterday downtown in Milan and they had it there at the Dior corner so I tried it. Longevity and projection are good, let's say in the vein of Bois d'Argent. The frag is warm starting with some crispier notes (bergamot) and evolving to what to my nose looked like a chypre with floral undertones of rose (and a touch of lavender) and probably some powdery tonka and an overload of ambery-resinous sweet undertones (a touch of benzoin?). Nothing groundbreaking but a well revisited classic theme.

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Its not like any of these. For an amber scent, its surprisingly not much sweet. I find it more herbal/spicy than sweet. Nevertheless, one of the better offerings from Dior exclusives (right after Bois d'Argent).

Originally Posted by moss1310

Is it in the realm of an Ambre Russe-style Amber, or more like Ambre Precieux? Or none of the above?

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Originally Posted by scent

Interesting! Seems very Guerlain-like, no?

That's very funny, because I'm wearing this now and it reminds me of the amber component of Habit Rouge. Dry, a touch of incense, the citrus & hint of rose note lift the amber up. (The citrus is NOT dusty like in habit rouge!) A pinch of oud which makes this amber sultry. But, all these 'hints' and 'lifts' are used to accentuate the amber note, which is the star. (not parallel to L'Artisans Oud which is Diet Oud) Very impressed. It reminds me more of the style used for Pure Oud by Kilian, not a literal translation, but "for those who appreciate and value the richness of the fragrance note itself." A new approach to amber!

This and Havana Vanilla are two must haves atm!

I bought it from the NY Homme store. The 250ml is $225, 125ml is around $120 I believe. and then over $300 for the huge 16oz bottle. Plus $15 shipping. If you haven't ordered with them before you have to fax them your information. FYI its cheaper to order from Colette (including shipping to USA).

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The much anticipated inclusion to the Dior Exclusives lineup is Ambre Nuit (Night Amber) - a sensual unisex scent with a lot of promise. Released in the wake of the treasured "black tie" trio of Dior colognes, I felt this creation had much to live up to. As an unwavering devotee of the swamp-green splash Eau Noire, I was satisfied to learn first-hand that Ambre Nuit observes the Exclusives tradition of sophistication and excellence.

Dior's in-house nose Francois Demachy, (also responsible for other perfume greats such as Ungaro Homme and Acqua di Parma's Colonia Intensa) has fashioned a sultry cologne with a captivating Turkish rose accord at its nucleus. Traditionally reserved for women's perfumery, the rose has been transformed with a sprinkle of pink and black peppercorns into something more gender-neutral in style. On initial application, Calabrian bergamot stirs the senses before the spicy, somewhat masculine rose shifts forward. A wonderful ambery base gradually intensifies from beneath; comprised of resinous labdanum and a delicate, sweet, woody, creamy, slightly smoky guaiacwood accord that acts as both an anchor and fixative. Finally, Indonesian patchouli lends an earthy richness to the framework of the fragrance.

Ambre Nuit lives up to (and arguably surpasses) the stylings and exemplary character of the former scents in this lineup. As an eau de cologne applied liberally as intended, Ambre Nuit will last approximately 4-5 hours on my skin - money well spent, in my humble opinion.

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

The much anticipated inclusion to the Dior Exclusives lineup is Ambre Nuit (Night Amber) - a sensual unisex scent with a lot of promise. Released in the wake of the treasured "black tie" trio of Dior colognes, I felt this creation had much to live up to. As an unwavering devotee of the swamp-green splash Eau Noire, I was satisfied to learn first-hand that Ambre Nuit observes the Exclusives tradition of sophistication and excellence.

Dior's in-house nose Francois Demachy, (also responsible for other perfume greats such as Ungaro Homme and Acqua di Parma's Colonia Intensa) has fashioned a sultry cologne with a captivating Turkish rose accord at its nucleus. Traditionally reserved for women's perfumery, the rose has been transformed with a sprinkle of pink and black peppercorns into something more gender-neutral in style. On initial application, Calabrian bergamot stirs the senses before the spicy, somewhat masculine rose shifts forward. A wonderful ambery base gradually intensifies from beneath; comprised of resinous labdanum and a delicate, sweet, woody, creamy, slightly smoky guaiacwood accord that acts as both an anchor and fixative. Finally, Indonesian patchouli lends an earthy richness to the framework of the fragrance.

Ambre Nuit lives up to (and arguably surpasses) the stylings and exemplary character of the former scents in this lineup. As an eau de cologne applied liberally as intended, Ambre Nuit will last approximately 4-5 hours on my skin - money well spent, in my humble opinion.

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Originally Posted by NEoTY26

I bought it from the NY Homme store. The 250ml is $225, 125ml is around $120 I believe. and then over $300 for the huge 16oz bottle. Plus $15 shipping. If you haven't ordered with them before you have to fax them your information. FYI its cheaper to order from Colette (including shipping to USA).

Comes to about the same. I ordered this from Colette and the 125ml bottle with shipping to the US (New Jersey) was $144 and change. I guess if the NY Homme store has it for $120 plus tax and shipping, it may actually be a hair cheaper.

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Originally Posted by ziffy321

Comes to about the same. I ordered this from Colette and the 125ml bottle with shipping to the US (New Jersey) was $144 and change. I guess if the NY Homme store has it for $120 plus tax and shipping, it may actually be a hair cheaper.

Ziffy, this is all good to know. I'm hoping to pick up a bottle, but was contemplating where the best place to order would be.

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I tried this just after Christmas. I'm new to Basenotes, and certainly don't have the experience and nose to pen my thoughts to your more experienced questions and comparison's.

Put it this way, its good, real good. However on the day I was torn, and went with Bois D'Argent. I plan on going back to get Ambre Nuit. 125 ml bottles cost around $240, while the 250ml bottles are $380. Not cheap, but I think well worth it, its rare to have something that's so good, and well, NOT so mainstream.

Re: New: Ambre Nuit by Dior Homme 'Exclusive line'

Originally Posted by ziffy321

Comes to about the same. I ordered this from Colette and the 125ml bottle with shipping to the US (New Jersey) was $144 and change. I guess if the NY Homme store has it for $120 plus tax and shipping, it may actually be a hair cheaper.

By the way, who is this Collette? Is she an online vendor of some kind?

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Dimitri`s review of Ambre Nuit makes me think about one of the feminine exclusives by Dior (also done by Demachy), namely Passage #4,8,9.
One was iris-violet, second was white bouquet with tuberose dominated, and the last was warm peppery rose.
I wonder if there is any similarity between masculine cologne and Rose Passage?

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This is a really great scent - Ambre Nuit!
Well, it deserves more longevity - but hey, it`s just cologne (EDC).
It reminds me Ambre Narguile Hermessence made by lightest shade watercolor, more Hermessence and more Ellena-characteristic in style than Ellena`s perfume itself.

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I am wearing it today, and I just love this stuff. The rose is very non-distinct, but ever so often you get a tiny aura of it, at the corner of your nose. It really enhances the amber.

I am stuffy nosed today, since my head cold decided to come back and make a repeat visit from a couple weeks ago - yet, I can clearly smell this juice on me, even though I am really only smelling at 50% today.

Like Eau Noire, this one packs a wallop in terms of sillage, longevity, radiance, etc. Of course, this could easily annoy you, if you don't like the scent - sort of how another Dior, Fahrenheit Absolute, annoys me with it's strident woody/amber aroma. But, I love Ambre Nuit, so the sheer breadth of it all around me, is comforting and quite agreeable.